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I don't know about you but at the end of the day there is almost nothing better than to prop your feet up and watch a little TV or read a good book with your feet kept warm and comfortable in a pair of slippers. This is one type of footwear that will never go out of style and not only do they help keep you feet comfortable but they do much more. In addition to keeping your feet warm they also help keep them clean and protect them from unseen sharp objects such as carpet tacks or staples.

One of the more popular types of slipper is the slide. The name comes from the way that the slippers are constructed with the back being open all you have to do is just slide your feet into them and you are good to go. These are probably the most desirable of all because you can just leave them under your bed in the morning and just roll over and slip them on. These come in a wide range of styles and sole thicknesses. If you want a slipper that is more comfortable choose one with a well padded sole.

Sock slippers have really gained a lot of popularity lately. These comfortable slippers are really a thick sock with rubber treads on them that guard against slipping. One of the great things about these is that they are easily washed in the washing machine, although you may want to avoid throwing them in the dryer if you want the rubber treads to last as long as possible. These are the same type that are issued to you if you ever have to go to the hospital these days.

The "footie" slip on is another great style of slipper. These may closely a ballet shoe so they are maybe better suited for the more feminine of the population. They are usually made of a flexible material and sometimes a terry cloth fabric is used for the comfort and warmth it provides. These are on of the more comfortable styles of slippers available.

Of course today as with any other footwear on the market there is an enormous diversity of choices in slippers. You can find traditional slippers that are nondescript or you can even find them fashioned after nearly any cartoon character that you can imagine. You can also find them for men, women, and children so there is no excuse why anyone should have to go without a nice pair of slippers.

Men's British made shoes are known throughout the world for its durability, comfort and stylish designs. Many shoe manufacturers from all over the globe move their production factories to the United Kingdom because of the coveted "Queen's Award for Enterprise." United Kingdom is the world's leading footwear manufacturer. It has the world's leading and innovative designers. Over 90% of the production of men's British made shoes is for export. Men's British made shoes have an exceptionally large variety of types of footwear. The types of men's British made shoes are the following:

Goodyear Welted men's shoes

Goodyear welted men's British made shoes are produced by a procedure that was discovered three hundred years ago. A long strip of material that is called welt is sewn to the insole and the upper of the shoe while the sole or outsole is separately attached to the welt. Hence, the name Goodyear welted footwear. The hollow spaces created by the inseam connecting the outer and inner sole are filled with flexible materials that mould the shape of the feet which makes this type of men's British made shoes exceptionally comfortable. Goodyear welted shoes are highly adaptable to any shoe style. This type of men's British made shoes flexibility, strength and comfort. In the late part of the 19th century, machines were developed to aid shoe manufacturers. Most of the shoe manufacturers that use this kind of process are based in the county of Northamptonshire.

Men's Safety Shoes

It is mandatory in the United Kingdom to wear safety shoes. That is why we often times see a "CE" mark on our footwear. It means that, that particular product has complied with the requirements that are specified in Regulations. Most safety shoes protect the wearer's feet from chemicals, molten metal, slip, impact, penetration, crushing, extreme heat or cold and explosive atmosphere. British shoe manufacturers have wide experience and technical strength when it comes to safety shoes manufacturing.

Men's Designer Shoes

A lot of the world's most influential and famous shoe designers are found in the United Kingdom. A lot of those designers who are knowledgeable in designing shoes are educated in the United Kingdom, although there are others who choose to base their business there.

Men's British made shoes are the world's most fashionable shoes. The footwear industry in the United Kingdom has over the years developed a large more fashion and cost conscious lifestyle. United Kingdom's shoe manufacturers have vast knowledge in the current fashion trends. They have a comprehensive logistic method and international contact. United Kingdom's shoe industry has a strong control when it comes to quality.

Today the demand of men's British made shoe is high. A well known shoe brand that has a shoe manufacturing in the United Kingdom boasts that it was exporting and average of 20,000 pair of shoes. Forty percent of those are sold to the European markets.

If you have a wedding coming up you have many things to plan for and buy to make your special day as perfect as it can be. One of the issues that you probably are concerned with is for is to find the perfect wedding shoes to go with the wedding dress you have chosen. There are so many decisions to make just regarding the choice of shoes it can be a little overwhelming for many brides to be. How do you decide whether to wear flats or heels, open toes or sandals? There are so many diverse styles, designs, and colors from which to choose that it really can be a tough decision. To make it easier let's break it down step by step.

First off we need to look at what you have chosen as your wedding dress, if it hasn't been made yet you at least know the fabric and color and for the ensemble to look as coordinated as possible your choice of wedding shoes should be as closely matched to the dress as possible. You should endeavor to match the color and fabric of your dress to the shoes that you choose.

If you are attempting to make your legs appear longer and have chosen a shorter dress then you may want to choose 3 inch heels to assist in making your legs appear slimmer and also make your legs appear to be longer than they actually are. If you choose the open toe style that is so popular today don't neglect having that pampering pedicure so that your toenails look flawless for your big day.

If you are having your wedding outdoors as so many are doing these days you may decide to wear some type of wedding sandal. Where I live in Florida beach weddings are all the rage and we have people come from all over the world to get married on our beaches because the sand is so white and the water is so clear and beautiful.

Don't make the mistake of thinking you will only be wearing the shoes for the ceremony. You will more than likely be wearing the shoes for most of the day as you go to your reception and you will be greeting guests, dancing, etc. With this in mind it important that the wedding shoes you choose be comfortable and fit properly on your feet, you don't want sore feet on your honeymoon!